McCutcheon and Ms Whiz Dunit: 2013 NRHA Futurity Non Pro Champions
Mandy McCutcheon. Image courtesy of NRHA.
NRHA press release by: Christa Morris – Friday’s competition at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show in Oklahoma City, Okla. featured the $260,000 added 2013 Cinch NRHA Futurity Non Pro Finals. This championship event welcomed back 53 non pros to compete in a clean-slate format for nearly $600,000 in cash. In addition to the purse, finalists received a variety of prizes from NRHA Corporate Partners and NRHA Futurity Event Sponsors.
From the fifth draw in the second section, Mandy McCutcheon (Aubrey, Texas) set the bar for the remaining finalists. She earned a 218 from the judges on her Ms Whiz Dunit to win the title of 2013 Cinch NRHA Futurity Non Pro Champion. Ms Whiz Dunit is by Topsail Whiz and out of A Bueno Poco Dunit (by Hollywood Dun It). Mandy and the mare won the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity Non Pro in October to bring her freshman earnings to more than $7,700 prior to the NRHA Futurity.
The Level 4 non pro championship paid a total of $44,575 with $2,200 of that amount going to nominator Roxanne Koepsell. Champion prizes were plentiful and included: a custom Montana Silversmiths trophy buckle, custom Bob’s Custom Saddle, John Deere hay bag, Rios of Mercedes boots, Center Back Pads certificate, Classic Equine Contour Pedic Reiner, Platinum Performance CJ, Assure Guard and Sore No More from Arenus, Purina feed, SmartPak Gift card, $100 Pard’s Western Shop gift card, $50 Equine Oasis Gift card, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery certificate, $100 Kyle Tack gift card, Icehole cooler and a 4-horse slant gooseneck trailer with living quarters for the use of one year courtesy of Twister Trailer.
Anne Reynolds. Image courtesy of NRHA,
With a score of 216, Anne Reynolds (King Hill, Idaho) and Joyce Pearson’s Magicality (Very Smart Remedy x Magical Lena) clenched the level 3 non pro division and prime time non pro division champions. She tied for the level 4 non pro division reserve championship with Kelle Smith (Marietta, Okla.) aboard her Dunit The Gunner Way (Gunner x Dun It The Hard Way). Reynolds nominated the stallion to the NRHA Nomination Program, so she earned the rider’s portion of the purse ($48,920), plus the nominator incentive ($2,570).
Sarah Lynn Locker. Image courtesy of NRHA.
Sarah Lynn Locker (Brashear, Texas) and The Chex Factor (Nu Chex To Cash x Lockyourgun) improved their go-round score to a 215 to win the level 2 non pro division championship, level 3 non pro division reserve championship and tie for fourth place in the level 4 non pro division. Owner Hilldale Farms also nominated the stallion. They’ll receive 5% of the $54,160 earned across all three divisions.
Maggie Gratny. Image courtesy of NRHA.
Maggie Gratny (Aubrey, Texas) and Wallywood (Walla Walla Whiz x Custom Mahogany) marked a 208 to win the level 1 non pro division for owner Mark Gratny. The team qualified for all four non pro divisions and earned $24,270 total (including the 5% nominator incentive earned by Arcese Quarter Horses, USA).
Youth member Emily Winegar took home championship honors in the youth non pro division on A Wimpy Remedy (Wimpys Little Step x Remedys Sure Slide, owned by Green Valley Ranch) with a score of 213. Former Youth Non Pro Champion Jaci Marley (Plainview, Tex.) earned second place this year on Jennifer Marley’s Sailon Mega (Topsail Whiz x Mi Mega) with a score of 212. Youth Non Pro division placings are determined by go-round score.
Each year, NRHA recognizes the highest scoring first time exhibitor in the Non Pro go round with a championship buckle. In addition, the Non Pro rider’s trainer receives a check for $5,000. This year’s winner is Indy Roper and her trainer NRHA Professional Gabe Hutchins.
Results from the NRHA / Markel Insurance Marketplace Sale
– Gross Sales = $522,000
– 63 head sold
– Average = $8,286 (up from $7,400 in 2012)
– High Seller – $27,000 – Trashy Starlet – 2012 chestnut filly Gunnatrashya x Starlights Legacy by Grays Starlight – Consigned by Stephen Nelson – Purchased by Mary Carter
SHOW SUPPORTERS
The NRHA would like to thank the following corporate partners for their support of the NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show: Adequan, Anderson Bean Boot Company, Arenus, Bob’s Custom Saddles, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cardinal Reining Horses, Center Back Pads, Classic Equine, Darling 888 Ranch, Downunder Horsemanship, Horse&Rider, John Deere, Kiser Arena Specialists, Kyle Tack, Markel Insurance Company, Merial, Miller International – Cinch / Cruel Girl, Montana Silversmiths, Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pard’s Western Shop, Platinum Performance, Purina, Quarter Horse News, Rios of Mercedes, Silver Spurs Equine, SmartPak, Schmersal Reining Horses, Twister Trailer, World Development Group International and Xtra Quarter Horses.
In addition, NRHA thanks NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show Event Sponsors:
– Platinum Futurity Sponsors: KO Trading, Lucas Oil, Protect the Harvest, RAM, Sandbur Productions LLC, Santa Hill Ranch and Scott Cleaners
– Gold Futurity Sponsors: Equine Oasis, Icehole High Performance Coolers and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery
– Silver Futurity Sponsors: Avila’s Pro Shop, Booth Ranches, E-Z Go, Forewheeler Golf Cars and Heat-A-Zone
Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard-setting body for the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com.
